INTER TO KEEP LIVERPOOL TARGET

Liverpool have previously enquired about the 18-year-old defender, but Inter are optimistic of being able to agree a new deal with Vanheusden.

LIVERPOOL WANTED MULLER TO REPLACE COUTINHO

Liverpool were willing to sell Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona and had lined up Thomas Muller as his replacement, claims Bild .

The Reds were open to spending €100 million on the Bayern Munich forward, using the cash they were hoping to receive from Barcelona for Philippe Coutinho.

The report claims that the Bundesliga club's reluctance to sell scuppered any move, however, with the Reds consequently stopping Coutinho from making the move to Spain.

SCHALKE OFFER GORETZKA €10M A YEAR TO STAY

Schalke are prepared to offer Leon Goretzka a club record €10 million-a-year contract in a bid to persuade the midfielder to sign a new deal, reports Kicker.

Goretzka is out of contract at the end of the season, and has been linked with Arsenal, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Liverpool, but Schalke are hoping the bumper salary will persuade the 22-year-old to stay.

BARCA TURN ATTENTION TO MANE

Having missed out on Philippe Coutinho, Barcelona are now closely monitoring Liverpool forward Sadio Mane, according to the Mirror .

The Catalan giants saw several bids knocked back by the Reds for their Brazilian playmaker, but the resolve of those at Anfield could be tested again if further moves are made from Camp Nou.

BARCA WON'T RETURN FOR COUTINHO IN JANUARY

Barcelona will not return with a fresh offer to sign Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho in January, according to Marca .

The report claims the Blaugrana will not rekindle their interest in four months' time because Coutinho is now cup-tied in the Champions League, having featured in Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Sevilla.

Marca say Barca will instead turn to Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri as they look to strengthen their midfield options in the winter.

LIVERPOOL LOOK AT DE VRIJ

De Vrij is out of contract at the end of the season and has yet to agree fresh terms, with Borussia Dortmund, Lazio and Juventus also reportedly keen on the centre-half.

CHELSEA & LIVERPOOL IN DEFENDER SCRAP

Chelsea and Liverpool are watching the progress of teenage Uruguayan defender Sebastian Caceres, but could face competition from Barcelona for any deal, claims The Sun .

Caceres plays for Liverpool FC in his homeland and has impressed scouts with his performances since breaking into the first team.

COUTINHO HURT BY FAILED BARCA MOVE

Liverpool attacker Philippe Coutinho was left hurt by Barcelona's failed pursuit of him in the summer transfer window, according to Don Ballon .

The Brazil international felt that the Catalans should have made a more concerted effort for his signature. The report claims he was given assurances by Barca's directors that he would sign only for the deal to fall through.

LIVERPOOL FACE VAN DIJK COMPETITION

Juventus will make a January move for Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk, the Mirror reports.

The Netherlands international has been a long-time target for Liverpool, while Chelsea also hold an interest in a player who still wishes to leave.

MARKOVIC SET FOR LIVERPOOL STAY

Liverpool are expecting Lazar Markovic to stay at the club until January rather than join a Turkish club on loan, reports the Liverpool Echo .

Markovic was linked with a move to Fenerbahce, but the winger, who was also a target for Fiorentina over the summer, is unlikely to agree a deal before Friday’s deadline in Turkey.

LIVERPOOL TRACK PALACE STARLET

Crystal Palace teenager Joseph Hungbo is being tracked by Liverpool, according to the South London Press .

Hungbo is capable of playing on the wing or in an attacking support role, and the 17-year-old’s performances for Palace’s Under-18 team have piqued Liverpool’s interest.

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BARCA AIM TO WIN LOPEZ CHASE

Barcelona have made contact with Maxime Lopez’s agents in an attempt to win the race to sign the Marseille midfielder, claims Mundo Deportivo .

Lopez has also been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid, but the 19-year-old is reportedly a big Barca fan and admirer of Andres Iniesta, with the Catalan club hoping that will prove a persuasive factor in their efforts to agree a deal next summer.